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| 11.12.2008 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CA 316/1 |
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11.12.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CA 316/1

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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL OF THE EUROPEAN CHEMICALS AGENCY

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF APPEAL OF THE EUROPEAN CHEMICALS AGENCY

COM/2008/10147

(2008/C 316 A/01)

1.   Description of the Agency

The European Chemicals Agency was established by Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC and 2000/21/EC.

Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, which entered into force on 1 June 2007, establishes a new regulatory framework for chemical substances in the European Union. The Agency established under the Regulation is responsible for managing technical, scientific and administrative aspects of REACH, and ensuring consistency in its application. It will provide the Member States and the EU institutions with the best possible scientific and technical advice on REACH related chemicals issues.

The Agency has its seat in Helsinki, Finland.

2.   The Board of Appeal

Articles 89 to 94 of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 set out the relevant provisions in relation to appeals. Article 89 provides for the establishment of a Board of Appeal. The Board is responsible for deciding on appeals against certain individual decisions of the Agency, as defined in Article 91 of the abovementioned Regulation.

The Board of Appeal consists of a Chairman and two other members. They shall have alternates who shall represent them in their absence. The qualifications of the Chairman and the members are defined in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1238/2007 of 23 October 2007 on laying down rules on qualifications of the members of the Board of Appeal of the European Chemicals Agency. According to this Commission Regulation, the Board of Appeal shall consist of technically and legally qualified members.

The Chairman and all the other members of the Board of Appeal shall be independent. In making their decisions, they shall not be bound by any instructions. They shall not perform any other duties in the Agency.

The task of the Chairman and alternate shall in particular include the following:

| — | examine and decide on appeals in an independent and impartial manner, |
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examine and decide on appeals in an independent and impartial manner,

| — | ensure the respect of legal principles and rules in the proceedings, |
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ensure the respect of legal principles and rules in the proceedings,

| — | guarantee the efficient and timely processing of appeals, |
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guarantee the efficient and timely processing of appeals,

| — | ensure the quality and consistency of the Board's decision, |
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ensure the quality and consistency of the Board's decision,

| — | manage the organisation and working methods of the Board, |
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manage the organisation and working methods of the Board,

| — | convene additional members and alternates as necessary, |
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convene additional members and alternates as necessary,

| — | designate members to additional chambers, |
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designate members to additional chambers,

| — | lay down internal rules for the processing of the appeals and on the organisation of the Board and its work, |
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lay down internal rules for the processing of the appeals and on the organisation of the Board and its work,

| — | lay down practical instructions of procedural nature to parties, |
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lay down practical instructions of procedural nature to parties,

| — | assign the examination of an appeal to one of the Board's members or to himself as rapporteur on the basis of objective criteria, |
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assign the examination of an appeal to one of the Board's members or to himself as rapporteur on the basis of objective criteria,

| — | supervise the work of additional members and alternates, |
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supervise the work of additional members and alternates,

| — | decide on admissibility of appeals, |
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decide on admissibility of appeals,

| — | chair the Board and the additional Chambers, |
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chair the Board and the additional Chambers,

| — | carry out preliminary studies of the appeals, |
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carry out preliminary studies of the appeals,

| — | chair oral hearings, |
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chair oral hearings,

| — | prescribe measures of organisation of procedure, |
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prescribe measures of organisation of procedure,

| — | prepare communications to parties, |
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prepare communications to parties,

| — | draft decisions. |
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draft decisions.

3.   Eligibility criteria

Candidates must:

| — | be a national of a Member State of the European Union (1), |
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be a national of a Member State of the European Union (1),

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| — | have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (2) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties. |
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have a thorough knowledge of one of the official languages of the European Union (2) and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union to the extent necessary for the performance of their duties.

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Candidates must fulfil the two following formal criteria on the closing date for applications:

| (1) | either (a) successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree where the normal duration of university education is four years or more giving access to undertake postgraduate studies; or (b) successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree where the normal duration of university education is three years, and an additional year of relevant professional experience. If the university degree is not in law, then the candidate must also possess a professional qualification entitling the candidate to practise as a lawyer; |
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either (a) successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree where the normal duration of university education is four years or more giving access to undertake postgraduate studies; or (b) successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a degree where the normal duration of university education is three years, and an additional year of relevant professional experience. If the university degree is not in law, then the candidate must also possess a professional qualification entitling the candidate to practise as a lawyer;

| (2) | a minimum of 15 years' professional experience in the legal field (acquired following the award of the university degree or the degree and the experience or professional legal qualification mentioned above), at least five of which have been acquired in Community law and at least three years of which are related to judicial or similar experience in an international and/or a national Court and/or a regulatory appeal body similar to the Board. |
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a minimum of 15 years' professional experience in the legal field (acquired following the award of the university degree or the degree and the experience or professional legal qualification mentioned above), at least five of which have been acquired in Community law and at least three years of which are related to judicial or similar experience in an international and/or a national Court and/or a regulatory appeal body similar to the Board.

It is desirable that candidates should be in a position to serve at least one full five-year term before reaching retirement age, which for temporary staff of the European Communities is the end of the month in which they reach the age of 65.

4.   Selection criteria

| — | experience of regulatory procedures or of judicial practice in the context of regulatory appeal procedures, |
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experience of regulatory procedures or of judicial practice in the context of regulatory appeal procedures,

| — | experience of working in a multicultural and multilingual environment, |
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experience of working in a multicultural and multilingual environment,

| — | knowledge of other Community languages (the predominant language of communication within the Agency is English). |
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knowledge of other Community languages (the predominant language of communication within the Agency is English).

5.   Selection procedure and conditions of employment

Under the terms of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the Management Board will decide on the appointment of the Chairman and his/her alternate on the basis of a list of qualified candidates proposed by the Commission. The purpose of this call for expression of interest is to allow the Commission to establish a list of candidates to be proposed to the Management Board for the position of alternate Chairman.

The alternate Chairman will not be appointed as a member of the temporary staff, but will be called upon by the Board of Appeal to deal with cases only in the absence of the Chairman. Thus, the alternate is not required to suspend his/her current professional activities, but any such activities must be compatible with the requirements that the members of the Board of Appeal must be independent, and that their current employer has no objection to their position as alternate Chairman. The alternate's remuneration will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. At present the remuneration is up to EUR 500 for each actual day of work, with a maximum amount of EUR 5 000 per case, plus reimbursement of travel costs and a daily allowance to cover board and accommodation.

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The Chairman will be required to declare any interests, which may conflict with his/her duty to the Board of Appeal in compliance with Article 90(5) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.

The reserve lists for these positions will be valid for a period of five years from the date of the decision of the Management Board on the appointment of members.

The place of employment is at the European Chemicals Agency in Helsinki.

6.   Submission of applications

For applications to be valid, interested persons must use the attached form for their applications. The completed application should be signed and sent, together with a letter of motivation and curriculum vitæ (CV) to the address indicated below. The CV should preferably be drafted using the European CV format. If any of these documents is not in English, then an English translation must be provided. Certified copies of degrees/diplomas, references, proof of experience, etc. should not be sent at this point but must be submitted at a later stage of the procedure if requested.

The complete application, consisting of the application form, the letter of motivation and the CV, must be sent by registered post not later than 14 January 2009, as attested by the postmark, to:

| The European Commission |
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| Enterprise and Industry Directorate-General |
| ECHA — BOARD OF APPEAL |
| Office: BREY 12/106 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| Belgium, |

The European Commission

Enterprise and Industry Directorate-General

ECHA — BOARD OF APPEAL

Office: BREY 12/106

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

Belgium,

or delivered by courier service not later than 15.00 on 14 January 2009 to:

| The European Commission |
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| Enterprise and Industry Directorate-General |
| ECHA — BOARD OF APPEAL |
| Office: BREY 12/106 |
| c/o Courrier Central |
| 3, avenue du Bourget |
| B-1140 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| Belgium. |

The European Commission

Enterprise and Industry Directorate-General

ECHA — BOARD OF APPEAL

Office: BREY 12/106

c/o Courrier Central

3, avenue du Bourget

B-1140 Bruxelles/Brussel

Belgium.

The envelope should have ‘CONFIDENTIAL — DO NOT OPEN’ in clear text on the outside of the envelope.

Electronic copies of applications will not be accepted. Failure to submit all documents specified above within the relevant deadline will automatically result in rejection of the application.

Contact person for additional information:

Sean McLaughlin: tel. (32-2) 295 99 55; e-mail: sean.mclaughlin@ec.europa.eu.

7.   Equal opportunities

The Agency applies a policy of equal opportunities and non-discrimination in accordance with Article 1d of the Staff Regulations (3).

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8.   Protection of personal data

The Commission will ensure that candidates' personal data are processed as required by Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (4). This applies in particular to the confidentiality and security of such data.

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(1)  The Member States of the European Union are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

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(2)  Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish.

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(3)  OJ L 124, 27.4.2004, p. 1; http://eur-lex.europa.eu/fr/index.htm.

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(4)  OJ L 8, 12 1 2001, p. 1.

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ANNEX

EUROPEAN LEVELS — SELF-ASSESSMENT GRID

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  G | Listening | I can understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly. | I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements. | I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear. | I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. | I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort. | I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided. I have some time to get familiar with the accent. |
| Reading | I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues. | I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters. | I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters. | I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose. | I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field. | I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works. |
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  G | Spoken Interaction | I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics. | I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself. | I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events). | I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views. | I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skilfully to those of other speakers. | I can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it. |
| Spoken Production | I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know. | I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job. | I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions. | I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. | I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion. | I can present a clear, smoothly-flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. |
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  G | Writing | I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form. | I can write short, simple notes and messages. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something. | I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions. | I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences. | I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind. | I can write clear, smoothly-flowing text in an appropriate style. I can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works. |

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Listening

I can understand familiar words and very basic phrases concerning myself, my family and immediate concrete surroundings when people speak slowly and clearly.

I can understand phrases and the highest frequency vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local area, employment). I can catch the main point in short, clear, simple messages and announcements.

I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main point of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.

I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.

I can understand extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not signalled explicitly. I can understand television programmes and films without too much effort.

I have no difficulty in understanding any kind of spoken language, whether live or broadcast, even when delivered at fast native speed, provided. I have some time to get familiar with the accent.

Reading

I can understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for example on notices and posters or in catalogues.

I can read very short, simple texts. I can find specific, predictable information in simple everyday material such as advertisements, prospectuses, menus and timetables and I can understand short simple personal letters.

I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.

I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose.

I can understand long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style. I can understand specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when they do not relate to my field.

I can read with ease virtually all forms of the written language, including abstract, structurally or linguistically complex texts such as manuals, specialised articles and literary works.

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E

A

K

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Spoken Interaction

I can interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help me formulate what I'm trying to say. I can ask and answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very familiar topics.

I can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities. I can handle very short social exchanges, even though I can't usually understand enough to keep the conversation going myself.

I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).

I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.

I can express myself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. I can use language flexibly and effectively for social and professional purposes. I can formulate ideas and opinions with precision and relate my contribution skilfully to those of other speakers.

I can take part effortlessly in any conversation or discussion and have a good familiarity with idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms. I can express myself fluently and convey finer shades of meaning precisely. If I do have a problem I can backtrack and restructure around the difficulty so smoothly that other people are hardly aware of it.

Spoken Production

I can use simple phrases and sentences to describe where I live and people I know.

I can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms my family and other people, living conditions, my educational background and my present or most recent job.

I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.

I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

I can present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects integrating sub-themes, developing particular points and rounding off with an appropriate conclusion.

I can present a clear, smoothly-flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points.

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Writing

I can write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday greetings. I can fill in forms with personal details, for example entering my name, nationality and address on a hotel registration form.

I can write short, simple notes and messages. I can write a very simple personal letter, for example thanking someone for something.

I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.

I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

I can express myself in clear, well-structured text, expressing points of view at some length. I can write about complex subjects in a letter, an essay or a report, underlining what I consider to be the salient issues. I can select a style appropriate to the reader in mind.

I can write clear, smoothly-flowing text in an appropriate style. I can write complex letters, reports or articles which present a case with an effective logical structure which helps the recipient to notice and remember significant points. I can write summaries and reviews of professional or literary works.

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